eBay turbo kits
#41
Yes, it all clamps in perfectly, every piece is custom sized and bent for a perfect fit on any Miata '90-'05. I know this for a fact.
If you'll read the ad, the seller says:
NOTE: All of turbo parts and accessories do need to modification in order to fits perfectly.
But don't pay any attention to that. The seller is lying. It all fits perfectly from the start, trust me. An eBay seller couldn't sell you something that didn't fit, they're just being modest. The pieces are all top quality and you should buy that kit right now!!!
If you'll read the ad, the seller says:
NOTE: All of turbo parts and accessories do need to modification in order to fits perfectly.
But don't pay any attention to that. The seller is lying. It all fits perfectly from the start, trust me. An eBay seller couldn't sell you something that didn't fit, they're just being modest. The pieces are all top quality and you should buy that kit right now!!!
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Ok, I've done some heavy pruning to get this thread back on topic. If your post was one of the 30 or so that were deleted, don't get all butt-hurt and start complaining. I simply nuked everything that was written after the flame war started.
Here's some good empirical data from a user at Miata.net who recently had a welded T3 log-style S/S manifold fail pretty severely:
MX-5 Miata Forum - Cheap eBay Manifold
EDIT: some further info from the owner of this manifold.
Wow. The manifold lasted less than 1,000 miles before developing the first crack. Even my Greddy manifold, which historically has had a reputation for being extremely crack-prone, is still running fine after nearly 4 years and close to 10,000 miles.
Here's some good empirical data from a user at Miata.net who recently had a welded T3 log-style S/S manifold fail pretty severely:
MX-5 Miata Forum - Cheap eBay Manifold
EDIT: some further info from the owner of this manifold.
Originally Posted by MX5-4me
Manifold was on the car less than 5k miles.. Within the first 1k miles it had it's first crack. It was removed and fixed. You can see the fixed area in the second pic. The fixed area cracked again. The first pick is the bottom side of the manifold and cracked sometime between 1k and 5k miles.
Last edited by Joe Perez; 05-04-2009 at 04:42 PM.
#45
is this missing anything?
94-05 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 1.8L T25/T28 TURBO UPGRADE KIT : eBay Motors (item 330359447028 end time Apr-09-10 18:59:24 PDT)
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni.. anyways, would it be a good or bad idea to buy this kit, and eventually replace the turbo with a legit turbo down the road?
94-05 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 1.8L T25/T28 TURBO UPGRADE KIT : eBay Motors (item 330359447028 end time Apr-09-10 18:59:24 PDT)
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni.. anyways, would it be a good or bad idea to buy this kit, and eventually replace the turbo with a legit turbo down the road?
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is this missing anything?
94-05 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 1.8L T25/T28 TURBO UPGRADE KIT : eBay Motors (item 330359447028 end time Apr-09-10 18:59:24 PDT)
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni.. anyways, would it be a good or bad idea to buy this kit, and eventually replace the turbo with a legit turbo down the road?
94-05 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 1.8L T25/T28 TURBO UPGRADE KIT : eBay Motors (item 330359447028 end time Apr-09-10 18:59:24 PDT)
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni.. anyways, would it be a good or bad idea to buy this kit, and eventually replace the turbo with a legit turbo down the road?
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Yes.
You need to add T-bolt hose clamps. They are obviously not listed or pictured.
Since you know this, there is no reason to discuss it further.
This would certainly depend on your goals. Would your future plans involve running more than around 100Kpa of intake pressure?
And what do you think a "legit turbo" you would change to later would be?
You have given me precious little information on which to base my answer.
You need to add T-bolt hose clamps. They are obviously not listed or pictured.
94-05 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 1.8L T25/T28 TURBO UPGRADE KIT : eBay Motors (item 330359447028 end time Apr-09-10 18:59:24 PDT)
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni..
i know stainless isnt the best for a turbo manni..
And what do you think a "legit turbo" you would change to later would be?
You have given me precious little information on which to base my answer.
#54
Yes.
You need to add T-bolt hose clamps. They are obviously not listed or pictured.
Since you know this, there is no reason to discuss it further.
This would certainly depend on your goals. Would your future plans involve running more than around 100Kpa of intake pressure?
And what do you think a "legit turbo" you would change to later would be?
You have given me precious little information on which to base my answer.
You need to add T-bolt hose clamps. They are obviously not listed or pictured.
Since you know this, there is no reason to discuss it further.
This would certainly depend on your goals. Would your future plans involve running more than around 100Kpa of intake pressure?
And what do you think a "legit turbo" you would change to later would be?
You have given me precious little information on which to base my answer.
#56
In all honesty, given the questions you are asking, you'd be way better off buying a used turbo setup from someone here.
And please read through the DIY faq. It'll answer a lot of the questions you are going to have.
#57
I'm sorry guy, but have you even read through this entire thread? Just reading the very first post where three different turbo kits are discussed, and the parts they come with, will tell you if the kit is going to work for you or not.
In all honesty, given the questions you are asking, you'd be way better off buying a used turbo setup from someone here.
And please read through the DIY faq. It'll answer a lot of the questions you are going to have.
In all honesty, given the questions you are asking, you'd be way better off buying a used turbo setup from someone here.
And please read through the DIY faq. It'll answer a lot of the questions you are going to have.
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But hey, turbo not hit block!